VOCAB QUIZ TERMS UNIT 1 1/23 Flashcards
Who is Wilhelm Wundt?
“Father of experimental psychology” and the founder of the first psychology laboratory
What is structuralism?
Wundt and Titchener’s theory of consciousness. Used introspection to reveal the structure of the human mind.
Who is William James?
William James considered the theory of evolution. He studied evolved functions of thoughts and feelings.
What is functionalism?
Promoted by William James influenced by Darwin. Explored how mental and behavioral processes function.
What is behaviorism?
Belief that our behavior is influenced by conditioning.
Who was John B. Watson?
Watson said that science is observation so he redefined psychology as the study of observational behavior.
What is evolutionary psychology?
The study of evolution of behavior and mind, using principles of natural selection.
What is psychodynamic psychology?
a branch of psychology that studies how unconscious drives and conflicts influence behavior, and uses that information to treat people with psychological disorders.
What is cognitive psychology?
The scientific study of all the mental activities associated with thinking, knowing, remembering, and communicating.
What is introspection?
Looking inwards and observing your own mental and emotional processes.
Who is Abraham Maslow?
The first humanistic psychologist. Created the “hierarchy of needs”.
